Libyan rebels have pushed into Tripoli’s central Green Square after moving past the city’s outer defenses and claiming to have captured two of leader Moammar Gadhafi’s sons, including his one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam. The International Criminal Court Sunday confirmed that Seif al-Islam is in detention. Opposition leaders also said Mr. Gadhafi’s eldest son, Mohammed, […]
Libyan Rebels Enter Tripoli, Take Green Square
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 7:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Thousands Gather in Support of Indian Anti-Graft Activist
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 7:25 pm (UTC-5)
Thousands of people have again gathered in central New Delhi to support an Indian anti-graft crusader whose hunger strike against corruption is galvanizing millions of his countrymen. Anna Hazare has been without food since Tuesday in a fast aimed at forcing officials to adopt a tougher anti-corruption law. From a public venue in New Delhi […]
Biden Wraps Up China Visit, Heads for Mongolia
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will visit Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar Monday after wrapping up his five-day visit to China. During the short stop in Mongolia, Biden is expected to demonstrate U.S. support for democratic development in the central Asian country and praise growing diplomatic ties between the United States and Mongolia. Japan is the third […]
Libyan Rebels Enter Tripoli, Arrest Gadhafi’s Son
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 6:45 pm (UTC-5)
Libyan rebels have pushed close to the center of the capital, Tripoli, after moving easily past the city’s outer defenses and claiming to have captured leader Moammar Gadhafi’s son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam. Rebel troops approaching from the west met little resistance Sunday as they raced through government positions outside the capital. Earlier, […]
Gaza Militants Continue Attacking Israel Despite Cease-Fire
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 6:30 pm (UTC-5)
Palestinian fighters fired several rockets into Israel from Gaza late Sunday despite reports that the Islamist militant group Hamas is seeking an immediate cease-fire. A Hamas official announced Sunday that Palestinian factions in Gaza have reached an “informal” accord to cease the rocket attacks. The official said the ceasefire is contingent on Israel halting its […]
Chinese Official Ends Visit to Cambodia
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 6:05 pm (UTC-5)
A senior leader of China’s Communist Party has wrapped up his visit to Cambodia where he discussed political and economic cooperation between the two nations. Zhou Yongkang, a member of the standing committee of the party’s Politburo, has met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, King Norodom Sihamoni and leading Cambodian politicians. During the meetings […]
Libyan Rebels Push to Tripoli
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
In a political victory for the rebels, the Tunisian news agency TAP announced Sunday that Tunisia’s government has officially recognized the Transitional National Council as the legitimate representative of Libyans. U.S. President Barack Obama was briefed on the Libya situation by a senior security adviser. A U.S. spokesman said the White House believes “Gadhafi’s days […]
Norway Remembers 77 Victims of Last Month’s Massacre
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
Norway held an emotional memorial service Sunday in the capital, Oslo, for the 77 victims of July’s two attacks by a right-wing extremist. Concluding a month-long grieving period, Norway’s King Harald sought to comfort his grieving nation in an address in which he said his thoughts have focused especially on those directly affected by the […]
Libyan Rebels Push to Tripoli
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
In a political victory for the rebels, the Tunisian news agency TAP announced Sunday that Tunisia’s government has officially recognized the Transitional National Council as the legitimate representative of Libyans. U.S. President Barack Obama was briefed on the Libya situation by a senior security adviser. A U.S. spokesman said the White House believes “Gadhafi’s days […]
South Korean President Begins Central Asian Trip
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 4:45 pm (UTC-5)
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has begun a tour of resource-rich central Asia, aimed at boosting bilateral ties with three nations. South Korean news reports say the president will stop in Mongolia Monday for talks with his counterpart Tsakhia Elbegdorj on labor, natural resources, and energy. Korea’s manufacturing sector employs workers from Mongolia and other […]
